PESHAWAR, May 16: A meeting has reviewed the progress made so far into the investigation of the Peshawar blast on May 15.

The NWFP Acting Governor Mr Justice Tariq Pervez Khan chaired the meeting on Wednesday at the Governor’s House.

Justice Tariq was told that the investigation had been initiated and no effort was being spared to nab the culprits involved in the incident. He appreciated the police efforts and asked them to investigate the incident from every angle.

The meeting was also attended by IGP Sharif Virk and the AIG Investigations Fiaz Toru.

HOSPITAL VISIT: Acting governor visited the Lady Reading hospital to inquire after the health of bomb blast victims.

Justice Tariq was told that 20 people injured in the blast were being treated at the hospital. Chief Executive of the hospital Prof Dr Abdul Samad and other doctors also accompanied the acting governor, a handout said.

Opinion

Editorial

A difficult story
Updated 12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

Unless productivity becomes the dominant target of economic policy, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between crises and fragile recovery.
Rough waters
12 Jun, 2026

Rough waters

AMONGST the key potential triggers for fresh conflict in South Asia is water. The Indian state is behaving in an...
Politicised football
12 Jun, 2026

Politicised football

ALMOST three-and-half years since Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory, the latest edition of...
GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...